Preparation For Operation, Commissioning; A) Commissioning The Combined Sensor - Conrad Electronic WS555 Bedienungsanleitung

7. Preparation for operation,
commissioning
Please observe:
First of all, put all available outdoor sensors into operation (insert batteries) and then
the base station itself.
If you proceed in the opposite order, it could occur that the base station does not
detect all the existing outdoor sensors.
We always recommend you to first of all try out the base station with all outdoor sensors (inasmuch as you
have purchased additional outdoor sensors besides the supplied combination sensor) in a room before
installing the outdoor sensors in the open air. However, the distance between the base station and the out-
door sensors should be at least 2 m in order to avoid interference.
If you notice that one outdoor sensor is out of range after installation, you can assume that radio reception is
not sufficient (and that there is no defect in the outdoor sensor).
This initial function test will save extensive and time-consuming error searches afterwards.
a) Commissioning the combination sensor
• Open the casing of the sensor. First of all, turn the lower casing cover slight-
ly in the direction of the arrow (1) as shown below and then carefully lower
the casing cover.
• Now insert three batteries (AA, mignon) with the correct polarity into the
battery compartment (see illustration below on the right).
Use preferably alkaline batteries.
Accumulators can also be used but these reduce will reduce the ran-
ge due to the lower voltage / capacity as well as their operating life!
• Close the sensor casing, slide the cover to the top and lock it again.
• Assemble the installation base.
As already explained above, you should first of all install the sensors in the gar-
den etc. after a successful initial function test.
It may be difficult to find a favourable place for the combination sensor as this
should stand preferably in the shade in order to measure the correct tempera-
ture. On the other hand, it is also necessary to consider the functions of the
wind and rain sensor.
Closeness to buildings, trees, etc. may impair the measuring values of the wind
and rain sensor.
Once you have found a favourable location, insert the earth peg deep into the
ground in order to ensure the stability of the combination sensor.
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14. Handling
a) General
The product may not be opened or taken apart (except for the work described in these operating instructions,
e.g. change of battery or cleaning the rain gauge).
There are no parts to be maintained by the user in the inside of the product.
The product will be damaged even if dropped from a low height.
b) Base station
Avoid the following adverse ambient conditions during operation or transport:
- moisture or excessive humidity
- extreme cold or heat direct sunlight
- dust or flammable gases, vapours or
- heavy vibration
- strong magnetic fields, such as, for example, in the vicinity of machines or speakers
Never use the product immediately if it has been taken from a cold area to a warm area. The condensation
developing could in certain cases destroy the device.
Wait until the base station has reached room temperature. This can take some hours!
A place for set-up has to be selected so that the base station stands securely and cannot fall down. There is
danger of injury due to its extreme heaviness.
Valuable or easily scratched furniture surfaces should be protected from damage by suitable mats before set-
ting up the base station.
c) Combination sensor
Although the combination sensor is protected against rain from above, this is not the case, however, from the
side or from below. Therefore, avoid any direct spraying, for example, through a garden hose or another
watering system.
Select the place of set-up so that children cannot tip the combination sensor over; do not place the combi-
nation sensor in the proximity of vehicles, glass doors, windows or similar!
below
Observe all the safety precautions in these operating instructions!
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